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Party leaders hit the road to make their pitches to voters

Party leaders hit the road to make their pitches to voters Reuters/ PA Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC Kate Whannel Political reporter 51 minutes ago Party leaders have spent the first day of general election campaigning setting out their initial pitches to voters. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak endured a self-inflicted day of geographical masochism as… Continue reading Party leaders hit the road to make their pitches to voters

Leaders make their election pitches as 4 July campaign begins

Leaders make their election pitches as 4 July campaign begins In his BBC interviews this morning, Rishi Sunak was pressed on when the first flights to Rwanda will take off, taking migrants who crossed the Channel on small boats. He repeatedly said “July”. As a reminder, the election is on Thursday 4 July. Sunak was… Continue reading Leaders make their election pitches as 4 July campaign begins

UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest level in almost three years

UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest level in almost three years BBCCopyright: BBC Apprentice contestant Phil Turner and his wife Theresa have been feeling the pinch of inflation and the cost of living over the past three years. “I think it’s affected us just like it’s really affected everyone. I think for us the big… Continue reading UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest level in almost three years

Sunak promises ‘comprehensive’ blood compensation

Sunak promises ‘comprehensive’ blood compensation This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By André Rhoden-Paul BBC News Rishi Sunak has promised to pay “comprehensive compensation” to people affected by the infected blood scandal. The prime minister said the government would pay “whatever it costs”… Continue reading Sunak promises ‘comprehensive’ blood compensation

Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks – inquiry

Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks – inquiry ReutersCopyright: Reuters It has taken decades to get to this point – and that has been a big frustration for campaigners. In other countries – from France to Japan – investigations into the medical disaster were completed many years ago. In some cases,… Continue reading Infected blood scandal covered up after victims exposed to risks – inquiry